2 rules for unincorporated Lassen County, California.
Verified from official government sources
Lassen County has no specific ordinance banning backyard propane or charcoal barbecues, but because most of the county is a high-risk State Responsibility Area, grilling safely is critical. CAL FIRE and Lassen National Forest restrict or ban open flame and charcoal during high fire danger, and PRC 4291 defensible space means keeping grills clear of vegetation. Propane gas grills are generally allowed even when wood/charcoal fires are restricted.
Lassen County has no specific ordinance regulating backyard smokers or pellet/wood-fired cookers, but its high wildfire risk makes safe operation important. Smokers are outdoor cooking devices, not 'open burning,' so they are generally allowed; however, charcoal and wood-fueled smokers can be restricted during high fire danger under CAL FIRE and Lassen National Forest fire-restriction orders. Keep smokers clear of dry vegetation per defensible-space guidance.
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